A lightweight column assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of lightweight upright column assembly, it is related to automobile parts technical field, it includes upright column body, still includes socket part;The section of upright column body is U-shaped structure, including first base wall and two first side walls, the inside surface of first base wall is provided with at least one spring hook, and the top of first base wall and two first side walls is provided with upper sealing plate;The position of first base wall and two first side walls close to lower end is provided with lower sealing plate, the lower sealing plate and the lower end of first base wall and two first side walls form mounting space, the upper end of socket part is inserted in the mounting space.The utility model discards the structure limitation of traditional upright column, while not reducing overall strength, realizes the lightweight requirement of whole vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, specifically a lightweight column assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, traditional vehicle pillar designs use 5mm thick, 200mm wide steel plates with flanged edges. This configuration not only complicates the structure but also increases the overall weight. For vehicles where lightweighting is a core objective, this bulky pillar design is no longer effective in meeting weight reduction needs and has become a burden in the vehicle lightweighting process.

[0003] For example, the Chinese patent documents “A Insert-Type Center Column Assembly” (patent application number: 202421806490.X) and “A Insert-Type Rear Column Assembly” (patent application number: 202421806475.5) both have the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a lightweight column assembly. This design abandons the structural limitations of traditional columns and achieves the lightweight requirements of the whole vehicle without reducing the overall strength.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a lightweight column assembly, including a column body and a socket portion; the column body has a U-shaped cross-section, including a first base wall and two first side walls, the inner side of the first base wall is provided with at least one spring hook, and the top of the first base wall and the two first side walls is provided with an upper sealing plate; a lower sealing plate is provided near the lower end of the first base wall and the two first side walls, the lower sealing plate and the lower end of the first base wall and the two first side walls forming an installation space, and the upper end of the socket portion is inserted into the installation space.

[0006] A further improvement is that the column is made of P510L material, with a thickness of 4mm and a width of 130mm.

[0007] A further improvement is that the lower sealing plate includes a vertically arranged side sealing plate, the lower end of which is flush with the lower ends of the two first side walls, the two sides of which are connected to the side edges of the two first side walls respectively, and the upper end of which is bent inward to form an inclined sealing plate connected to the first base wall.

[0008] A further improvement is that the cross-section of the socket is a U-shaped structure adapted to the column structure, including a second base wall and two second side walls, and the second base wall is provided with waist holes in the vertical direction.

[0009] A further improvement is that the socket part also includes a panel, the lower end of which is flush with the lower ends of the two second side walls, the two sides of which are connected to the side edges of the two second side walls respectively, and the upper end of which extends into the column; a mounting hole is provided in the middle of the panel, and a nut corresponding to the mounting hole is welded to the inner side of the panel.

[0010] A further improvement is that the column serves as a pillar in the carriage, and two spring hooks are arranged side by side on the inner side of the first base wall.

[0011] A further improvement is that the column serves as the rear column of the carriage, and a spring hook is provided on the inner side of the first base wall, while another spring hook is provided on the outer side of one of the first side walls.

[0012] A further improvement is that the spring hook includes a back plate, a handle, a flip plate, a sliding plate, a hook body, and a connecting rod;

[0013] The back plate is fixedly connected to the first base wall or the corresponding first side wall, and a mounting seat is provided in the middle of the back plate. The mounting seat is hinged to the upper end of the handle through the first rotating shaft.

[0014] The flip plate is located above the mounting base, and both ends of the flip plate are bent downward to form side plates. The lower end of the side plate extends beyond the mounting base and is hinged to the handle through the second pivot.

[0015] The slide plate is located between the flip plate and the mounting base and can slide along the axial direction of the side plate;

[0016] The hook is located above the back plate and is fixedly connected to the first base wall or the corresponding first side wall, and a hanging ring is attached to the hook.

[0017] The upper end of the connecting rod is connected to the hanging ring, and the lower end of the connecting rod passes through the flip plate and is connected to the sliding plate.

[0018] A further improvement is that the connecting rod is fitted with a return spring, and the two ends of the return spring abut against the flip plate and the sliding plate, respectively.

[0019] A further improvement is that: the side plate is provided with a sliding groove, and the two ends of the sliding plate are respectively provided with sliders that are adapted to the sliding groove; the lower ends of the two side plates converge inward to form a gathering part adapted to the handle.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] 1. In this utility model, the width of the column body is significantly reduced to only 130mm, and the main structure is formed by stamping 4mm P510L high-strength steel. Through structural topology optimization, redundant flange design is removed, significantly reducing material usage.

[0022] 2. Through careful design and optimization, this utility model achieves a significant weight reduction of up to 35% compared to traditional similar columns. This achievement is accomplished without sacrificing structural strength, perfectly aligning with the vehicle's lightweighting goals.

[0023] 3. In this utility model, the optimized structure not only reduces weight but also significantly simplifies the manufacturing process, making processing more efficient and convenient. At the same time, the clean and simple design significantly enhances the aesthetic appeal and overall quality of the application areas such as the cargo box side panels. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a front view of the lightweight column assembly in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a side view of the lightweight column assembly in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a top view of the lightweight column assembly in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lower sealing plate in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a front view of the socket portion in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a side view of the socket portion in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the spring hook structure in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a front view of the lightweight column assembly in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0032] Figure label:

[0033] 1-Column; 11-First base wall; 12-First side wall; 13-Upper sealing plate; 14-Lower sealing plate; 141-Side sealing plate; 142-Angled sealing plate; 15-Installation space;

[0034] 2-Socket; 21-Second base wall; 22-Second side wall; 23-Waist hole; 24-Panel; 25-Mounting hole; 26-Nut;

[0035] 3-Spring hook; 301-Back plate; 302-Mounting base; 303-Handle; 304-First pivot; 305-Flip plate; 306-Side plate; 307-Gathering part; 308-Second pivot; 309-Slide groove; 310-Hook body; 311-Hanging ring; 312-Connecting rod; 313-Slide plate; 314-Slider; 315-Return spring. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the directional terms such as "center", "horizontal (X)", "longitudinal (Y)", "vertical (Z)", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. They should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this utility model.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features. Thus, the use of "first" and "second" to define a feature may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "several" or "a number" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, further illustrates specific embodiments of the present invention, making the technical solution and beneficial effects of the present invention clearer and more explicit. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Example

[0040] See Figures 1-3As shown, this embodiment of the utility model provides a lightweight column assembly, including a column body 1 and a socket portion 2. The column body 1 has a U-shaped cross-section, including a first base wall 11 and two first side walls 12. In this embodiment, the column body 1 serves as a column in the carriage, and two spring hooks 3 are arranged side by side on the inner side of the first base wall 11. An upper sealing plate 13 is provided on the top of the first base wall 11 and the two first side walls 12. A lower sealing plate 14 is provided near the lower end of the first base wall 11 and the two first side walls 12. The lower sealing plate 14 and the lower ends of the first base wall 11 and the two first side walls 12 form an installation space 15, and the upper end of the socket portion 2 is inserted into the installation space 15. Specifically, the column body 1 is stamped from P510L material, with a thickness of 4mm and a width of 130mm.

[0041] See Figure 4 As shown, the lower sealing plate 14 includes a vertically arranged side sealing plate 141. The lower end of the side sealing plate 141 is flush with the lower ends of the two first side walls 12. The two sides of the side sealing plate 141 are respectively connected to the side edges of the two first side walls 12. The upper end of the side sealing plate 141 is bent inward to form an inclined sealing plate 142 connected to the first base wall 11.

[0042] See Figures 5-6 As shown, the cross-section of the socket 2 is U-shaped to match the structure of the column 1, including a second base wall 21 and two second side walls 22. The second base wall 21 has a waist hole 23 in the vertical direction. Specifically, the socket 2 also includes a panel 24. The lower end of the panel 24 is flush with the lower ends of the two second side walls 22. The two sides of the panel 24 are connected to the side edges of the two second side walls 22 respectively. The upper end of the panel 24 extends into the column 1. A mounting hole 25 is opened in the middle of the panel 24. A nut 26 corresponding to the mounting hole 25 is welded to the inner side of the panel 24.

[0043] See Figure 7As shown, the spring hook 3 includes a back plate 301, a handle 303, a flip plate 305, a sliding plate 313, a hook body 310, and a connecting rod 312. The back plate 301 is fixedly connected to the first base wall 11 or the corresponding first side wall 12, and a mounting base 302 is provided in the middle of the back plate 301. The mounting base 302 is hinged to the upper end of the handle 303 through a first pivot 304. The flip plate 305 is located above the mounting base 302, and both ends of the flip plate 305 are bent downward to form side plates 306. The lower end of the 6 extends beyond the mounting base 302 and is hinged to the handle 303 via the second pivot 308; the slide plate 313 is located between the flip plate 305 and the mounting base 302 and can slide axially along the side plate 306; the hook 310 is located above the back plate 301 and is fixedly connected to the first base wall 11 or the corresponding first side wall 12, and a hanging ring 311 is attached to the hook 310; the upper end of the connecting rod 312 is connected to the hanging ring 311, and the lower end of the connecting rod 312 passes through the flip plate 305 and is connected to the slide plate 313. Specifically, the connecting rod 312 is fitted with a return spring 315, and the two ends of the return spring 315 abut against the flip plate 305 and the slide plate 313 respectively. The side plate 306 is provided with a groove 309, and the two ends of the slide plate 313 are respectively provided with sliders 314 that are adapted to the groove 309; the lower ends of the two side plates 306 converge inward to form a gathering part 307 adapted to the handle 303. Example

[0044] See Figure 8 As shown, the structure of this embodiment is basically the same as that of embodiment one. The difference is that in this embodiment, the column 1 serves as the rear column of the carriage, and a spring hook 3 is provided on the inner side of the first base wall 11, and another spring hook 3 is provided on the outer side of one of the first side walls 12.

[0045] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "preferred," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. Illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0046] Based on the above description of the structure and principle, those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Improvements and substitutions based on this utility model using techniques known in the art all fall within the protection scope of this utility model and should be defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A lightweight column assembly, comprising a column body (1), characterized in that: It also includes a socket (2); the column (1) has a U-shaped cross-section, including a first base wall (11) and two first side walls (12), the inner side of the first base wall (11) is provided with at least one spring hook (3), and the top of the first base wall (11) and the two first side walls (12) is provided with an upper sealing plate (13); the first base wall (11) and the two first side walls (12) are provided with a lower sealing plate (14) near the lower end, the lower sealing plate (14) and the lower end of the first base wall (11) and the two first side walls (12) form an installation space (15), and the upper end of the socket (2) is inserted into the installation space (15).

2. The lightweight column assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The column (1) is made of P510L material and has a thickness of 4mm and a width of 130mm.

3. The lightweight column assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower sealing plate (14) includes a vertically arranged side sealing plate (141). The lower end of the side sealing plate (141) is flush with the lower ends of the two first side walls (12). The two sides of the side sealing plate (141) are respectively connected to the side edges of the two first side walls (12). The upper end of the side sealing plate (141) is bent inward to form an inclined sealing plate (142) connected to the first base wall (11).

4. The lightweight column assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross section of the socket (2) is a U-shaped structure adapted to the structure of the column (1), including a second base wall (21) and two second side walls (22). The second base wall (21) is provided with waist holes (23) in the vertical direction.

5. The lightweight column assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The socket (2) also includes a panel (24), the lower end of which is flush with the lower ends of the two second side walls (22), the two sides of which are connected to the side edges of the two second side walls (22) respectively, and the upper end of which extends into the column (1); the middle part of the panel (24) is provided with a mounting hole (25), and the inner side of the panel (24) is welded with a nut (26) corresponding to the mounting hole (25).

6. The lightweight column assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The column (1) serves as the column in the carriage, and two spring hooks (3) are arranged side by side on the inner side of the first base wall (11).

7. The lightweight column assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The column (1) serves as the rear column of the carriage, and a spring hook (3) is provided on the inner side of the first base wall (11), and another spring hook (3) is provided on the outer side of one of the first side walls (12).

8. The lightweight column assembly according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The spring hook (3) includes a back plate (301), a handle (303), a flip plate (305), a slide plate (313), a hook body (310), and a connecting rod (312). The back plate (301) is fixedly connected to the first base wall (11) or the corresponding first side wall (12), and a mounting seat (302) is provided in the middle of the back plate (301). The mounting seat (302) is hinged to the upper end of the handle (303) through the first rotating shaft (304). The flip plate (305) is located above the mounting base (302), and the two ends of the flip plate (305) are bent downward to form side plates (306). The lower end of the side plate (306) extends beyond the mounting base (302) and is hinged to the handle (303) through the second pivot (308). The slide plate (313) is located between the flip plate (305) and the mounting base (302) and can slide along the axial direction of the side plate (306); The hook (310) is located above the back plate (301) and is fixedly connected to the first base wall (11) or the corresponding first side wall (12), and a hanging ring (311) is attached to the hook (310). The upper end of the connecting rod (312) is connected to the hanging ring (311), and the lower end of the connecting rod (312) passes through the flip plate (305) and is connected to the sliding plate (313).

9. The lightweight column assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The connecting rod (312) is fitted with a return spring (315), and the two ends of the return spring (315) abut against the flip plate (305) and the slide plate (313) respectively.

10. The lightweight column assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The side plate (306) is provided with a groove (309), and the two ends of the slide plate (313) are respectively provided with sliders (314) that are adapted to the groove (309); the lower ends of the two side plates (306) are gathered inward to form a gathering part (307) adapted to the handle (303).

Images